The Foundation of St. Gemma Galgani’s efforts are to empower our Catholic youth to make a difference in their lives by furthering their education. Our main objective is to offer undergraduate interest-free loans and scholarships.

 

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Applications will be accepted for the Fall 2019 Semester from April 1 – 30, 2019.

See Program Information for details.

Program recipients must be:

  • A practicing Catholic
  • Registered at a Catholic Parish located within Montgomery County, Maryland
  • Actively participating in one or more of your parish’s ministries or parish recognized religious organizations during the last 6 months

View our brochure for more information and eligibility requirements

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It is not enough to look at the cross, or wear it, we must carry it in the depth of our Hearts.

St. Gemma Galgani

I shall love You; I shall love You always! When day breaks, when evening turns into night, at every hour, at every moment; I shall love You always, always, always!

St. Gemma Galgani

…I too, oh Jesus, have a great desire to love you in return….Yes, You have given me so much! I shall do everything for You; everything You ask of me.

St. Gemma Galgani

In her short life of twenty-five years, St Gemma endured so many of the sufferings experience by our young people today.

Father Jude Mead, C.P.

St. Gemma, “might well be a patron for our youth today and indeed she is an understanding model for them.

Father Jude Mead, C.P.

St. Gemma is a model for lay people who want to pray, who want to turn to God for help and consolation in their worried lives plagued by financial insecurity, broken homes, the emptiness caused by the death of loved ones, and the frustration of the willing who are unable in society where the able are unwilling.

Father Jude Mead, C.P.

If all were to know how beautiful Jesus is and how loving He is! They would all die of love. And yet, how is it that He is so little loved?

St. Gemma Galgani

Undergraduate Interest-Free
Student Loans

Memorial_Chapel_at_UMCP,_front_view_off-center,_August_21,_2006Interest-free loans are available for two, three and four years of undergraduate degree studies. Part-time students must take a minimum of 6 semester hours/credits total per school semester or a total minimum of 12 semester hours/credits total per school year. Full-time students must take a minimum of 12 semester hours/credits total per school semester or a total minimum of 24 semester hours/credits total per school year. All fields of study are eligible.

Applicants must be accepted to or attending an accredited
college institution of higher learning as a part- or full-time undergraduate student.

Father Gerard (Jerry) A. Petta, MSA
Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship

Fr Jerry 2The Father Gerard (Jerry) A. Petta, MSA, Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship offers an annual $1,500.00 college scholarship to Catholic age students. Preference given to those serving or have served in the U.S. military (Active or Reserves), are currently enrolled in ROTC at their campus, or JROTC at their high school.

Read more about Fr. Jerry

Important Scholarship Information
and Submission Criteria

It is not enough to look at the cross, or wear it, we must carry it in the depth of our Hearts.

St. Gemma Galgani

I shall love You; I shall love You always! When day breaks, when evening turns into night, at every hour, at every moment; I shall love You always, always, always!

St. Gemma Galgani

…I too, oh Jesus, have a great desire to love you in return….Yes, You have given me so much! I shall do everything for You; everything You ask of me.

St. Gemma Galgani

In her short life of twenty-five years, St Gemma endured so many of the sufferings experience by our young people today.

Father Jude Mead, C.P.

St. Gemma, “might well be a patron for our youth today and indeed she is an understanding model for them.

Father Jude Mead, C.P.

St. Gemma is a model for lay people who want to pray, who want to turn to God for help and consolation in their worried lives plagued by financial insecurity, broken homes, the emptiness caused by the death of loved ones, and the frustration of the willing who are unable in society where the able are unwilling.

Father Jude Mead, C.P.

If all were to know how beautiful Jesus is and how loving He is! They would all die of love. And yet, how is it that He is so little loved?

St. Gemma Galgani

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Applications for the Fall 2019 Semester will be accepted from
April 1 – 30, 2019.

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It is not enough to look at the cross, or wear it, we must carry it in the depth of our Hearts.

St. Gemma Galgani

I shall love You; I shall love You always! When day breaks, when evening turns into night, at every hour, at every moment; I shall love You always, always, always!

St. Gemma Galgani

…I too, oh Jesus, have a great desire to love you in return….Yes, You have given me so much! I shall do everything for You; everything You ask of me.

St. Gemma Galgani

In her short life of twenty-five years, St Gemma endured so many of the sufferings experience by our young people today.

Father Jude Mead, C.P.

St. Gemma, “might well be a patron for our youth today and indeed she is an understanding model for them.

Father Jude Mead, C.P.

St. Gemma is a model for lay people who want to pray, who want to turn to God for help and consolation in their worried lives plagued by financial insecurity, broken homes, the emptiness caused by the death of loved ones, and the frustration of the willing who are unable in society where the able are unwilling.

Father Jude Mead, C.P.

If all were to know how beautiful Jesus is and how loving He is! They would all die of love. And yet, how is it that He is so little loved?

St. Gemma Galgani

Donate

Help empower a Catholic college student – donate today!

The Foundation of St. Gemma Galgani is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All received donations are applied to Undergraduate Interest-free Student Loan and Scholarship Programs.

Thank you for your support of the Foundation of St. Gemma Galgani! Please make a contribution online by using the PayPal below. For Scholarship pledges, contact the Foundation at 301-524-7000 or info@foundationofstgemma.org.




If you prefer, you may send a check made out to The Foundation of St. Gemma Galgani. Mail your gift to:
The Foundation of St Gemma Galgani
16501 Shady Grove Road #10647
Gaithersburg, MD 20898
Please allow 7 – 10 business days for your receipt to be e-mailed or mailed to you.

Please keep The Foundation of St. Gemma Galgani in your prayers for continuing success
so that its Programs may be offered to our Catholic youth as soon as possible.

It is not enough to look at the cross, or wear it, we must carry it in the depth of our Hearts.

St. Gemma Galgani

I shall love You; I shall love You always! When day breaks, when evening turns into night, at every hour, at every moment; I shall love You always, always, always!

St. Gemma Galgani

…I too, oh Jesus, have a great desire to love you in return….Yes, You have given me so much! I shall do everything for You; everything You ask of me.

St. Gemma Galgani

In her short life of twenty-five years, St Gemma endured so many of the sufferings experience by our young people today.

Father Jude Mead, C.P.

St. Gemma, “might well be a patron for our youth today and indeed she is an understanding model for them.

Father Jude Mead, C.P.

St. Gemma is a model for lay people who want to pray, who want to turn to God for help and consolation in their worried lives plagued by financial insecurity, broken homes, the emptiness caused by the death of loved ones, and the frustration of the willing who are unable in society where the able are unwilling.

Father Jude Mead, C.P.

If all were to know how beautiful Jesus is and how loving He is! They would all die of love. And yet, how is it that He is so little loved?

St. Gemma Galgani

Volunteer

The Foundation of St. Gemma Galgani efforts are inspired to empower our youth to make a difference in their lives; provide financial assistance for our Catholic youth to further their education by attending college; and help promote Catholic Values. We have a great need for volunteers to achieve these goals and our unique mission.   We are actively seeks individuals who are interested in getting involved and being part of the success in “Investing in our Catholic Youth”. Volunteer opportunities include:

  • Board Members – Serve on the board and manage a standing committee to perform activities associated with the offer and award of Undergraduate Interest-free loans and Scholarships to Catholic youth. This would include individuals with backgrounds and experiences in financial management (banking, loan processing, bookkeeping, and compliance), fundraising, program management, communications, secretarial or organizational skills, event planning, outreach, and recruitment.
  • Foundation Board Advisor –Provide expertise or services in the areas of Legal, Education, Banking and Loans, Non-profit Tax compliance, Social Concerns, or Fundraising.
  • Volunteer in Your Parish – Be the point person for the coordination of outreach, communications, fundraising, and meetings with your Pastor and parishioners.
  • Social Media – Be an online advocate and support telling the mission of the Foundation of St. Gemma Galgani to Parishes, Catholic High Schools, and Catholic Organizations.
  • Clerical – Assist with administrative tasks.

If you have a desire to make a difference by volunteering and helping the Foundation of St. Gemma Galgani, please complete the Volunteer Application Form and e-mail your completed Application Form and resume to info@foundationofstgemma.org. Please include in a statement of availability per month and the volunteer opportunity area(s) that you are interested in.

It is not enough to look at the cross, or wear it, we must carry it in the depth of our Hearts.

St. Gemma Galgani

I shall love You; I shall love You always! When day breaks, when evening turns into night, at every hour, at every moment; I shall love You always, always, always!

St. Gemma Galgani

…I too, oh Jesus, have a great desire to love you in return….Yes, You have given me so much! I shall do everything for You; everything You ask of me.

St. Gemma Galgani

In her short life of twenty-five years, St Gemma endured so many of the sufferings experience by our young people today.

Father Jude Mead, C.P.

St. Gemma, “might well be a patron for our youth today and indeed she is an understanding model for them.

Father Jude Mead, C.P.

St. Gemma is a model for lay people who want to pray, who want to turn to God for help and consolation in their worried lives plagued by financial insecurity, broken homes, the emptiness caused by the death of loved ones, and the frustration of the willing who are unable in society where the able are unwilling.

Father Jude Mead, C.P.

If all were to know how beautiful Jesus is and how loving He is! They would all die of love. And yet, how is it that He is so little loved?

St. Gemma Galgani

About Us

The founding principles of the Foundation of St. Gemma Galgani consider education fundamental, not only to eradicate poverty, but also as a decisive means for keeping young Catholics actively participating in the Church and by educating practicing Catholics to be better disciples in their families, parishes and communities. The Foundation of St. Gemma Galgani was established to offer Undergraduate Interest-free Loans and Scholarships to desiring Catholic youth who wish to further their education. The Foundation of St. Gemma Galgani aims to strengthen young Catholics through the promotion of Catholic virtues and service to the Church through its educational financial assistance programs of “Investing In Our Catholic Youth”.

Our Board Members and volunteers are parishioners at St. John Neumann, St. Martin of Tours, St. Francis of Assisi and St. Mary’s of Sorrow (Catholic Diocese of Arlington). As a small non-profit public foundation, we are totally dependent on individual and corporate donations to fund our Programs. Therefore, our Board of Directors and volunteers cover all operational overhead costs (advertising, banking fees, mailing, web site, paper consumables, etc.), so that 100% of all received donations are applied directly to our Undergraduate Interest-free Student Loan and Scholarship Programs.

Board of Directors

Founder and President – Wesley E. Rice II

Wesley RiceWes Rice is the Founder and Board President of the Foundation of St. Gemma Galgani, a small IRS tax-exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit public foundation, established in 2014 to provide Undergraduate Interest-free Loans and Scholarships for young Catholics who are actively participating in the Roman Catholic Church.

Vice President – Vacant
Secretary – Eleanor Alcanites
Treasurer – Paul K. Simmons
Communications – Marisa Stoolmiller
Donations – Mary L. Rice